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ILDFA Receives Civil Defense Approval in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Safespill is pleased to announce that ILDFA has received Civil Defense approval in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This approval allows hangar owners, operators, and project teams in Bahrain to specify and install ILDFA on their aircraft maintenance facilities and marks...
New Track Record and Photo Gallery
A new track record page and gallery are now available on the website. The track record covers current ILDFA installations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, including 21 hangar bays in operation and 28 more in design, production, or...
Safespill Canada ULC Now Established
We are excited to announce that Safespill Canada ULC has officially been established. This marks an important step in supporting Canadian military and commercial aviation projects with a stronger local presence and closer collaboration with Canadian clients, OEMs, and...
Seven Containment Strategies for ILDFA Hangar Design
Containment design for ILDFA systems generally follows one of seven established approaches outlined in the white paper. These approaches include underground containment tanks, oil-water separators, hybrid systems, and closed-loop recycling systems. Each approach has...
Built to Last. Backed to Prove It.
Hangar fire protection systems are typically evaluated based on their effectiveness during design and commissioning. But less attention is typically paid to what it takes to keep them ready, or what a single mechanical fault can cost when it occurs at the wrong time....
Safespill Awarded MV-22 Hangar Project at RAAF Darwin
Safespill has been awarded the Ignitable Liquid Drainage Flooring Assembly fire protection scope in a new MV-22 hangar at RAAF Base Darwin, supporting the Royal Australian Air Force. This is a big step. Safespill’s ILDFA system brings foam-free, chemical-free fire...
How ILDFA Supports Mission Critical Hangars
Modern fighter aircraft are no longer parked and idle. They are stored fully fueled, mission-ready, and expected to launch at a moment’s notice. In this environment, fire protection must be designed to prevent downtime, not to cause it. Traditional foam systems...
How ILDFA Reduces Long-Term Maintenance Costs
On paper, traditional hangar fire protection systems can appear cost-effective during initial design, but that upfront price often neglects ongoing maintenance costs and additional infrastructure outside of the hangar that are necessary to make these systems...
ILDFA Floor Impact Resistance in Aircraft Hangars
ILDFA Is Built for Real Hangar Operations https://youtu.be/NWbzDAo_g_g?si=bWSejNqd7GgIbFIR Aircraft hangars are demanding environments. Tow tractors, maintenance equipment, tool carts, and daily aircraft maintenance procedures require smooth operation. Which raises an...
Hangar Fire Protection Infrastructure: Foam vs ILDFA
Two pump rooms. Two very different infrastructure philosophies. LEFT: Legacy Foam On the left, a pump room for an existing hangar (25,000 sqft) where the foam system is being abandoned and ILDFA is being installed. This infrastructure, including concentrate tanks,...
How ILDFA Achieved Code Recognition
A new in-depth article chronicles how Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assemblies (ILDFA) progressed from concept to formal code recognition. Kyle Giubbini, Lead Product Engineer and NFPA 409 Technical Committee Principal, recaps the technical, regulatory, and personal...
Major Engineering Firms Advancing Hangar Fire Protection with ILDFA
Evaluating a fire protection system from a presentation or specification only tells part of the story. Now, customers have the opportunity to experience ILDFA up close and in person. A recent article by Matt Batbouta, Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineer and ILDFA...
Live ILDFA Floor Demonstration Now Open
Evaluating a fire protection system from a presentation or specification only tells part of the story. Now, customers have the opportunity to experience ILDFA up close and in person. A new ILDFA demonstration floor has been assembled at our Houston headquarters and...
Safespill Awarded Three New Hangar Projects
Across North America, military and commercial aviation teams are rethinking how they protect their hangars. Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assemblies (ILDFA) have been selected for three new construction and retrofit applications across the U.S. and Canada: 25,000 sq...
How ILDFA Changes Containment and Oil Water Separator Design
From a fire protection standpoint, the objective is clear: remove fuel from the hangar as quickly as possible. What happens to the effluent discharged from the hangar is an environmental and civil decision, not a fire protection issue. The benefit of using ILDFA in a...
Join our Webinar for Installers and End Users
We invite you to a technical session covering installation, commissioning, and maintenance for our Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA) for aircraft hangars. This session focuses on the hands-on aspects of installing, commissioning, and maintaining our...
Join our Technical Webinar on Proven Reliability through Rigorous Evaluation
This educational session is designed for fire protection engineers, AHJs, and facility stakeholders who want to understand how ILDFA performance has been proven through rigorous testing programs. A brief system overview will be provided, but the primary focus will be...
Join our Webinar on Layouts & Sizing for Installing ILDFA in Hangars
Register for Our ILDFA Technical Webinar We invite you to a technical session focused on Layouts & Sizing for aircraft hangars installing Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA). This educational session is designed for engineers, architects, designers,...
ILDFA Upgrade: No More Embedded Solenoids
Faster Installs. Cleaner Design. Greater Reliability. We’ve redesigned the ILDFA system: No more solenoid valves in the floor. All zone valves are now wall-mounted in accessible cabinets. Dry piping runs through the trench to each discharge zone — no wiring or...
10-Year Warranty Incl. Maintenance & Inspection
How We Support You Long-Term: The 10-Year Warranty and Maintenance Commitment When comparing fire protection systems, it’s not enough to look at capital expense alone. Lifecycle cost matters — and in that regard, a system designed for 50 years of operation, with 10...
Why ILDFA Doesn’t Need Flame Detectors — And Why That Matters
Flame activated systems wait until it’s too late. Legacy fire protection systems rely on flame detectors to trigger foam discharge. But flames mean ignition has already occurred. Obstructions? Double coverage. Flame detectors require line-of-sight. That means...
From Code Addition to Field Proven
While ILDFA has only been added in the NFPA 409 2022 edition, it’s far from untested. Since 2021, ILDFA systems have been protecting a growing number of aircraft — with many more facilities under construction today. Here are just some of the aircraft currently...
Progress Update: ILDFA Installation
We’re making great progress with the installation of Safespill’s ILDFA for a large aerospace company in Canada. The first of two hangar bays is nearly complete and the installation of the second floor is on track to start soon. We also visited Avianor Inc's Airbus...
Cost-Effective Fire Protection for Hangars
ILDFA offers a superior fire protection solution by eliminating the need for expensive infrastructure and complex upgrades. It relies on gravity to drain spilled liquids and requires only 200 gpm of water for flushing. Key benefits of ILDFA include: * Only 200 gpm of...
Recycled Aluminum ILDFA Extrusions Qualify for LEED Credits
Our new aluminum extrusion line allows us to take another step toward sustainability. Safespill is proud to share that all extrusions are made using an aluminum alloy containing 75% recycled content. This recycled content allows customers to pursue LEED credits on...
Safespill Completes Installation at Jackson Hole Airport
PFAS contamination is unacceptable anywhere, but in the pristine landscapes of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, it’s unthinkable. That’s why Safespill is so excited to announce our recent project to install ILDFA at Jackson Hole Airport, completed in partnership with Wadman...
ILDFA Can Cost up to 70% Less Than a Comparable HEF System
Is ILDFA more expensive than High Expansion Foam (HEF)? The answer is no, according to a new white paper that uses real-world, third-party HEF installation data from a super bay hangar retrofit at SFO airport. With all costs factored in, a parking spot ILDFA...
Aluminum Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact on ILDFA Pricing
Although a tariff on aluminum would increase the cost of raw materials by 25%, Safespill only projects a 2.5% increase in ILDFA pricing. Safespill floors are almost entirely made of aluminum alloy extrusions, which would be subject to the 25% tariff. However, the...
ILDFA Design Guideline v6.0 Now Available
Version 6.0 of our ILDFA Design Guideline was just released, providing guidance to architecture & engineering firms in the early design stages of a new hangar build or retrofit project. This latest version includes multiple revisions based on our team’s experience...
ILDFA Comes with a 10 Year Warranty Including Maintenance
To help hangar operators and aircraft maintenance personnel stay focused on keeping aircraft maintained, Safespill offers piece of mind on the reliability of our product by offering a 10-year warranty, which includes semiannual inspections and preventative maintenance...
New Project Launching – Aircraft Maintenance Bay
Rendering of Safespill Floor at Connecticut Army National Guard Maintenance Bay We’re thrilled to kick off a new project Connecticut Army National Guard Maintenance Bay in Windsor Locks, CT, where we’ll be manufacturing and installing our state-of-the-art Safespill...
Safespill Project Update Avianor’s Centre of Excellence A220
Our work with Avianor and Syscomax at Montréal-Mirabel International Airport is moving at the speed of light. We are making great progress on the installation of Safespill floor at the newly constructed MRO Centre of Excellence for A220 aircrafts. ILDFA enhances...
Why ILDFA is the Safest Choice
As the aviation industry shifts towards more sustainable practices, ILDFA stands out as the top-tier option for hangar fire protection with a trifecta of benefits: Safer for the environment, protecting ecosystems from harmful chemicals Safeguards aircraft by...
“Water only” VS ILDFA in Aircraft Hangars Housing Composite Aircraft
Ignited spill in "water only" hangar Ignited spill on ILDFA It is well known that water cannot extinguish a fuel fire. This is why NFPA 409 and FM Datasheet 7-93 require low level fire protection such as fire suppression foam systems or ILDFA in hangars in which...
Improved ILDFA Top Surface
Safespill floors a.k.a ILDFA have a top surface designed to ensure instant drainage of any spilled liquid into the floor. This is critical for fire protection performance. However, ensuring that the men and women working on the floor have a good work experience is...
ILDFA Webinar Series
Our July webinars offer a deep dive into ILDFA. Topics covered will include a detailed look at: ILDFA Hangar End User Webinar ILDFA Technical Webinar ILDFA Contracting & Installation Webinar Register here and share with anyone you think might benefit from this...
Improved Noise Reduction
Floor Muffler: Rubber sheet placed under ramps. Aluminum ramps around the ILDFA are directly anchored to the concrete slab, causing tool cart vibrations. To reduce noise, a rubber sheet known as floor muffler is installed between aluminum ramps and concrete slabs....
Tool carts rattle NO MORE on ILDFA
ILDFA’s original anti-slip ribs on the floor could cause hard-wheeled equipment carts to vibrate. The anti-slip rib is removed to create a smoother surface; however, to ensure anti-slip resistance, the area where the rib was is now shot-blasted. Listening to end-user...
Improved FOD Screen Protection
With our improved FOD screen, washers as small as No. 5 or M4 won't be able to fall through the slots. We prioritize end-user feedback, and it is the driving force behind ILDFA's continuous improvement. You speak; we listen. Meet Safespill's Director of Projects:...
Sprinkler only VS ILDFA120 Gallon Jet Fuel Dump
Safespill's ILDFA rapidly contained the fire, underscoring its critical role in safeguarding personnel and preventing the loss of valuable equipment, all while protecting the environment.
ILDFA is part of United Therapeutics first sustainably constructed hangar
This project was the first new build construction for Safespill. All current and future ILDFA installations are benefiting from the many lessons learned during the project's construction, and we are ultimately proud of the end result. Project details are: 36,000 SF...
Trench Install Underway at Avianor’s Mirabel Facility
Trench install underway Bay A1 and A2 at Avianor Excellence Centre A220 located in Mirabel, Canada Flushing Manifold Upgrade: Scale Buildup Prevention In certain regions, scale build up over a 50 year period might require inspection and clean out of the Flushing...
Enhanced Safety & Efficiency: Safespill’s ILDFA at NAS Point Mugu
Safespill Commissions Ildfa Installation at Naval Air Station Point Mugu The photos are of a recently commissioned ILDFA system for the US Navy at NAS Point Mugu. The US Navy requires that ILDFA be designed to offer the most liberal application of the floor, or “wall...
Safespill Delivers Advanced Fire Protection for Tri-Service Multi-Use Hangar
Safespill recently shipped out ILDFA Floors (Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly) for installation in a Tri-Services hangar on Pohang Air Base in South Korea. ILDFA is being installed domestically and abroad as the US Military continues its transition away...
Newsletter Improved Anti Slip Top Surface for Oil and Fuel Spills
OIL AND FUEL SPILL SLIP RESISTANT TOP SURFACE We understand that small spills can happen and because ILDFA removes the large majority of a spill, greasy residue on the top surface may go unseen until wiped off. Safespill’s improved anti-slip top surface provides...
Newsletter Small Wheels on Safespill Floor
Safespill's ILDFA offers Environmentally safe hangar fire protection, but apart from protecting jets from fire, ease of daily operations for the people who keep the jets flying is equally important. Check out how we worked together with hangar operators to solve this...
Safespill Extends Warranty on Military & Commercial Safespill Hangar Floors/ILDFAs to 10 Years
To help you maintain focus on keeping your aircraft in the air, we make sure your Safespill floor stays in excellent working condition. To achieve this, certified Safespill inspectors will perform all maintenance and inspections on your ILDFA for a period of 10 years...
Video Explaining the Safespill Floor
If you want to learn how our Safespill floor works, check out this explainer video. Reach out to us if you want to learn about our solution, and how we can help keep your personnel, aircraft and equipment safe.
Safespill is Awarded a Second Installation at Naval Air Station Point Mugu
Safespill Project Improves Safety for U.S. Navy Hangar and Supports Local Contractors California, November 1, 2022/PRNewswire – – Safespill Systems, LLC announced the signing of a further contract with the U.S. Navy to install an ignitable liquid drainage...
Navy & Marine Corp Hangars Include ILDFA as an Option in Transition Away from AFFF
In May 2022, the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) issued Interim Technical Guidance (ITG) to include Ignitable Liquid Floor Drainage Assembly (ILDFA) as an option for existing for Navy and Marine Corps hangars with aqueous film forming foam...
FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 7-93 recommends ILDFA for Hangars
Industry leading commercial property insurance provider, FM Global, counts several of the top brands in commercial aviation and nearly one-third of Fortune 1000 companies* among their client roster. In July 2022, FM Global updated their Property Loss Prevention...
Updated and New Technologies in Aviation Fire Protection
(Image courtesy of Army Corps of Engineers) By Thomas Gambino, PE, Founder of Prime Engineering, Inc. Tragedy struck Florida’s Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) on January 8, 2014. A burst waterline in the AFB’s King Hangar accidentally triggered the hangar’s...
Visit Safespill at Booth 1101 at NFPA’s Conference and Expo
Safespill will be exhibiting at the 2022 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) conference and expo in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 6 - 9th at booth 1101 and demonstrate the applications of our floor with a 30 X 30 ft. Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly...
Safespill Purchases Aluminum Extrusion Line to Secure Supply Chain and Accommodate Future Demand
In-house capabilities will vertically integrate manufacturing and reduce carbon footprint HOUSTON, March 23, 2022 – Safespill, the leader in environmentally safe fire protection systems, announced it has executed a contract with Kautec Solutions, a premier supplier of...
Safespill in International Fire Protection’s December 2021 Issue
How Safespill’s true respect for fire led to a holistic approach to environmentally safe fire protection ‘Most companies don’t like to talk about their failures, but you can’t develop new technology without them because failures are an important part of the process,’...
Adopted in NFPA 409 2022 Edition – Environmentally Safe Fire Protection for Aircraft Hangars
HOUSTON, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Safespill, a leader in environmentally safe fire protection systems, today announced that the company’s core technology — the Safespill flooring system, also known as an ignitable liquid drainage floor assembly...
Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Discusses Testing Conducted on System
The Safespill Floor The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) conducted 30 successful fire tests on the Safespill floor, also known as the ILDFA. The term for the Safespill floor originated from the Factory Mutual (FM) approval, Standard 6090, as an Ignitable Liquid...
FY21 U.S. Military Hangar Contracts & NFPA 409
Q2 of 2021 – Installation for U.S. military base in Q2 of 2021 – 8k sq ft Safespill hangar floor. THE INDUSTRY'S PROBLEM Awareness of PFAS contamination's enormity, specifically related to the use of PFAS firefighting foam, or AFFF, is escalating at an exponential...
Safespill Sets Industry Standard in Drainage Flooring Technology with FM Approval
Boston, MA – June 5, 2017 – Safespill has today announced that it has received the first-ever FM Approval for “ignitable liquid drainage floor technology” following a rigorous testing period. Safespill offers a unique, innovative flooring solution for the containment...
FM APPROVALS Article: Research Prompts New Ignitable Liquid Standard
Approved flooring assembly can automatically capture and remove liquid spilled on its surface. Thanks to an innovative manufacturer and an investigative research program conducted by FM Global Research at the Research Campus in West Glocester, Rhode Island, USA, a new...